This program is structured for learners who wish to expand upon their fundamental knowledge of Adobe InDesign by incorporating advanced capabilities and modern teamwork technologies.
Participants will develop expertise in adapting publications for multiple distribution channels, managing sophisticated page layout strategies, establishing comprehensive style systems, developing advanced vector geometry, and overseeing supplementary materials to generate interactive documents. This curriculum covers strategies for handling lengthier documents and transforming InDesign projects into different media formats while applying specialized print settings.
Curriculum Overview
Lesson 1: Adapting Publications for Multiple Distribution Channels
- Topic A: Establishing Multiple Layout Options
- Topic B: Connecting to External Information Sources
Lesson 2: Governing Sophisticated Page Elements
- Topic A: Constructing Automated Design Patterns
- Topic B: Adjusting Text Display Methods
- Topic C: Applying Visual Transparency
- Topic D: Positioning Components and Managing Resource Libraries
Lesson 3: Overseeing and Organizing Style Systems
- Topic A: Bringing in Formatting from Microsoft Word Documents
- Topic B: Formatting, Organization, and Management
Lesson 4: Developing Advanced Vector Paths
- Topic A: Creating Bezier-Based Paths
- Topic B: Establishing Mask-Based Paths
- Topic C: Combining Shape Paths
Lesson 5: Supervising Attached Files and Producing Dynamic Interactions
- Topic A: Incorporating External Resources
- Topic B: Creating Document Segments
- Topic C: Incorporating Dynamic Text Values
- Topic D: Developing Interactive Features
Lesson 6: Organizing Lengthy Publications
- Topic A: Creating a Unified Book File
- Topic B: Producing an Automated Index
- Topic C: Creating Navigation Links and Cross-References
- Topic D: Building a Comprehensive Index with Supplementary Notes
Lesson 7: Distributing InDesign Projects in Alternative Formats with Customized Print Parameters
- Topic A: Creating Print-Ready PDF Documents
- Topic B: Generating Interactive PDF Publications
- Topic C: Optimizing Files for Digital Distribution
- Topic D: Color Management and System Configuration
- Topic E: Reviewing Print Output Results
- Topic F: Developing Custom Print Setting Templates
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
